Russ Vought: The Architect of Trump's Plan
Russ Vought is the mastermind behind President Trump's plan to fire civil servants, freeze government programs, and dismantle entire agencies.
- Vought is a key figure in the Trump administration, serving as the president's top budget adviser.
- He is the subject of a yearlong investigation by ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power.
ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power.
Vought gained attention during the federal government shutdown when President Trump shared an AI-generated video featuring him, set to the song "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" by Blue Öyster Cult.
Author's summary: Russ Vought is Trump's top budget adviser.